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DVD-VIDEO [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-09-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Video Technology
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- DVD-Video
1, record 1, English, DVD%2DVideo
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DVD-V 2, record 1, English, DVD%2DV
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- DVD-video 3, record 1, English, DVD%2Dvideo
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pre-recorded DVD format capable of carrying 133 minutes of high quality video (on a DVD-5) with multi-channel audio in up to 3 languages plus subtitles and menus to provide user interactivity. 4, record 1, English, - DVD%2DVideo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... specifications for DVD-Video, ... influenced the key aspects of the specifications for the DVD family. DVD-Video supports high quality full motion MPEG-2 video of 720x480 pixels/frame, at 30 frames/sec (NTSC), and 720x576 pixels/frame at 25 frames/sec (PAL). It provides for high quality audio (MPEG-2, 7-1; Dolby AC-3, 5-1; or Linear PCM), with up to 32 sub-picture elements such as captions and stills (to a TV monitor). In addition, it offers the user choices of languages, various navigation and interactive controls (including random access for interactive games), and regional coding, copy protection and other features demanded by the movie industry. All DVD players will support a basic set of options. A single-side, single-layer DVD-Video can contain a 133 minute full-featured movie title. 5, record 1, English, - DVD%2DVideo
Record 1, Key term(s)
- DVD Video
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vidéotechnique
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- DVD-Vidéo
1, record 1, French, DVD%2DVid%C3%A9o
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- DVD vidéo 2, record 1, French, DVD%20vid%C3%A9o
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le DVD-Vidéo [...] plus qu'un simple divertissement domestique. Ses immenses capacités de stockage d’information, la qualité de l'image et du son et autres caractéristiques sophistiquées comme le multi-langage, les sous-titres, les menus interactifs et les angles de vue, font de lui l'outil idéal pour les applications liées aux points de vente, pour les formations réalisées à l'aide de l'ordinateur et bien d’autres applications commerciales. Pour les utilisations commerciales, le DVD présente l'avantage d’une diffusion rendue aisée par la grande disponibilité de lecteurs DVD informatique de salon [...] Le support standard du contenu vidéo pour le DVD-Vidéo est codé au format MPEG-1 au format MPEG-2(PAL ou NTSC). L'image peut être visionnée en 4 : 3(télévision classique), 16 : 9(télévision panoramique), ou avec les barres noires(format cinéma respecté). 1, record 1, French, - DVD%2DVid%C3%A9o
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-06-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- seamless branching
1, record 2, English, seamless%20branching
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] capacity [of a DVD] to switch between separate video and audio streams with the transition remaining seamless to the viewer. 2, record 2, English, - seamless%20branching
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Dictionary of New Media is available at: <a href="http://hepdigital.com/" title="http://hepdigital.com">http://hepdigital.com</a>. 3, record 2, English, - seamless%20branching
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aiguillage automatique
1, record 2, French, aiguillage%20automatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Option qui permet, lors de l'écoute d’un DVD-Vidéo, soit de voir un montage différent d’un film ou d’accéder à certaines scènes ne faisant pas partie du montage initial. 1, record 2, French, - aiguillage%20automatique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette option permet de sauver de l’espace sur un disque puisque les scènes supplémentaires sont insérées (aiguillées) dans le montage original. 1, record 2, French, - aiguillage%20automatique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-03-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Display Technology
- Video Technology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- forced display
1, record 3, English, forced%20display
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Subpicture material on a DVD-Video over which the user has no control as, for example, the subtitles that appeared in the original movie. 1, record 3, English, - forced%20display
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Dictionary of New Media is available at: <a href="http://hepdigital.com/" title="http://hepdigital.com">http://hepdigital.com</a>. 2, record 3, English, - forced%20display
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
- Vidéotechnique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- affichage forcé
1, record 3, French, affichage%20forc%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paramètre d’un DVD-Vidéo, tel que les sous-titres apparaissant dans une image, sur lequel l'utilisateur ne peut exercer un contrôle. 2, record 3, French, - affichage%20forc%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-10-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
- Video Technology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Mini-DV
1, record 4, English, Mini%2DDV
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Mini DV 2, record 4, English, Mini%20DV
correct
- Digital-DV 2, record 4, English, Digital%2DDV
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A 1/4 inch wide [cassette] tape format designed to store DV video. 1, record 4, English, - Mini%2DDV
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A Mini-DV tape is capable of storing 11 GB of DV on a 65 meter long tape. Typically, these tapes have a capacity of up to 80 minutes. 1, record 4, English, - Mini%2DDV
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
- Vidéotechnique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Mini DV
1, record 4, French, Mini%20DV
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- mini DV 2, record 4, French, mini%20DV
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ruban magnétique de 6, 35mm disponible en cassette et utilisé pour l'enregistrement de DVD-Vidéo. 3, record 4, French, - Mini%20DV
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Mini-DV
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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